Illinois ODP Newsletter 11/22/23

Issue Date 11/22/2023

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ODP Players and Parents,

Less than 2 weeks away from the start of ODP and Pre-ODP Session 1! Some reminders about the first day of training. More details will be sent in next week's newsletter.

As a reminder, when contacting ODP, please be sure to include your players' full name and birthdate. We are looking forward to another exciting year of ODP

We wish everyone a happy thanksgiving!

CLICK HERE to view upcoming schedule.

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DON'T FORGET! JOIN ODP BAND GROUP

This winter we will be introducing BAND as another communication tool for ODP. We will use this to communicate any sudden changes, event announcements, and overall ODP information. Please click the BAND logo or scan the QR code below to join the IL ODP 2023-2024 group. You can also download the BAND mobile app to get notifications to your phone.

FOLLOW ILLINOIS ODP ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Don't forget to follow us on social media. We will be posting training photos, alumni updates, player accomplishments, event photos and, general information.

Instagram: Illinois_odp

Facebook: Illinois Olympic Development Program

WHAT TO BRING TO TRAINING

The following items should be brought to each training session:

ODP Uniform
Soccer ball
Goalkeeper gloves (if applicable)
Shinguards
Soccer shoes (can be cleats, turf or indoor shoes
Water bottle

Field players should wear their navy blue jersey to start but have their light blue jersey.

Goalkeepers please start in your yellow jersey.

NO UNIFORM, NO PROBLEM

If your uniform does not arrive in time for the first session, please wear the following:

Field Players:

Wear navy top
Light colored shirt, light blue if possible
Black shorts and socks

Goalkeepers

Wear any top that is NOT light blue or navy
black shorts and socks

Each individual that is missing their uniform will be assigned a temporary number at check-in.

ODP INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR

If you're looking for the webinar from November 13, We've included the the recording and the slide deck. Please follow the links below.

Click here for Presentation Slide Deck

Click for Webinar Recording

UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE

All trainings are done indoors on turf & cleats can be used at each facility

December 2

Rockford

2012 Girls - 8am-10am

2011 Girls - 10am-12pm

2010 Girls - 12pm-2pm

2009 Girls - 2pm-4pm

2008 Girls - 4pm-6pm

2006-2007 Girls - 6pm-8pm

Address

Mercyhealth Sportscore Two

8800 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL 61111

Schaumburg

Pre-ODP Girls - 2:30pm-4pm

2013 Older Girls - 4pm-5:30pm

2013 Younger Girls - 5:30pm-7pm

Address

Schaumburg Sport Center

1141 W. Irving Park Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60193

December 3

Rockford

2012 Boys - 8am-10am

2011 Boys - 10am-12pm

2010 Boys - 12pm-2pm

2009 Boys - 2pm-4pm

2008 Boys - 4pm-6pm

2007 Boys - 6pm-8pm

Address

Mercyhealth Sportscore Two

8800 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL 61111

Schaumburg

Pre-ODP Boys - 8am-9:30am

2013 Older Boys - 9:30am-11am

2013 Younger Boys - 11am-12:30pm

2005/2006 Boys - 12:30pm-2:30pm

Address

Schaumburg Sport Center

1141 W. Irving Park Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60193

CLICK HERE to view upcoming schedule schedule

ODP LINKS

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ODP Contact Information

Rico

ODP Administrator

odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

O: 847-290-1577 ext. 109

Marek Radziszewski

ODP Director

marekr@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

O: 847-290-1577 ext. 105

Adam Howarth

Director of Coaching doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

O: 847-290-1577 ext. 104

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